Defense Travel System
Priority Defense Business System (DBS)
Program facts
- Program number
- M49
- Short name
- DTS
- Acquisition pathway
- Defense Business Systems (DBS)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IAC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
-
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 69
- Contract obligations
- $415,919,528 Since fiscal year 2002
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2017 | -$13,731 |
| FY2016 | -$138,579 |
| FY2015 | -$1,255,526 |
| FY2014 | -$12,089 |
| FY2012 | $16,803,517 |
| FY2011 | $42,579,493 |
| FY2010 | $56,820,128 |
| FY2009 | $36,610,964 |
| FY2008 | $37,099,059 |
| FY2007 | $37,450,446 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northrop Grumman Information Technology Inc. | $165,689,207 | |
| 2 | BDM International Inc. | $102,812,054 | |
| 3 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $55,764,921 | |
| 4 | NTT Data Services Federal Government, LLC | $24,302,752 | |
| 5 | General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | $18,679,157 | |
| 6 | Advanced Engineering & Researc | $14,237,322 | |
| 7 | Analytical Services, Inc. | $9,478,474 | |
| 8 | Caci, Inc. - Federal | $6,626,595 | |
| 9 | CGI Federal Inc. | $4,980,622 | |
| 10 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $3,737,218 |
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About this program
The Defense Travel System (DTS) is a Priority Defense Business System acquisition program operating under Defense Business Systems (DBS) pathway with an Acquisition Category IAC designation. The program appears to manage and maintain the Department of Defense's enterprise-wide travel management system, supporting travel arrangements, authorizations, and expense management for DoD personnel. Its scope encompasses both information technology infrastructure and operational support services required to maintain the system's functionality across the defense enterprise.
The contract awards associated with this program range from small purchase orders of a few thousand dollars to large delivery orders exceeding $100 million, with performance periods typically spanning 6 months to 3 years. Major contractors include Northrop Grumman, Dell Marketing LP, CACI Federal, and Perot Systems Government Services, primarily delivering information technology hardware, software, and support services. The majority of contracts were awarded without set-aside designations and were predominantly executed through GSA Schedule vehicles or IDIQ contracts such as Network-Centric Solutions (NETCENTS) and SeaPort-e. Common contract types include Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, and various combination pricing arrangements. Primary places of performance included Virginia (particularly Arlington, Fairfax, and Chantilly), Texas, and Washington D.C., with funding primarily flowing through the Army Contracting Agency's Information Technology E-Commerce and Commercial Contracting Center (ACA ITEC4).
Quick answers
What is DTS?
Defense Travel System (DTS) is a Priority Defense Business System (DBS) led by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. It follows the Defense Business Systems (DBS) pathway and is ACAT IAC. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has DTS obligated on contracts?
69 contract awards are coded to DTS, and their actions have obligated $415,919,528 since fiscal year 2002.
Who are the top contractors on DTS?
The contractors obligated the most on DTS contracts are Northrop Grumman Information Technology Inc. ($165,689,207), BDM International Inc. ($102,812,054) and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ($59,502,139 across 2 registrations).
What is the latest contract award for DTS?
The latest contract award coded to DTS is FA877104D0004-0078, awarded to Northrop Grumman Information Technology Inc. on March 2, 2012.
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